Hey, Sweet Things!
You guys are so much fun. Thanks for getting excited with us about the app. I’m just thinking about how this whole technology thing was in the mind of God centuries ago when He inscribed His words on the sacred page through the pens of men. Too much to wrap our minds around, isn’t it? He is the One who knows “the end from the beginning,” and “from ancient times, what is still to come.” He says, “My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.” (Isaiah 46:10)
At the moment I’m typing up this post, we have a whopping 9250 entries under Verse 1. Never in my wildest imagination did I picture this. I was pretty blown away by our strong and steady couple of thousand in 2009. Keep in mind that the 9250 is not an exact reflection of participants because there are some replies under comments, like, “I’m copying yours!” and “I’ve never even heard that verse!” I’m not going put a restriction on that because community in Christ is what makes Siestaville work. We do know, however, that way over 8000 are participating because that many women ordered spirals or downloaded the artwork. Others who are participating grabbed their own spirals the easier way from the store. I also want you to picture the many preadolescent girls we have on our team. Don’t you remember loving stickers and pens and school supplies when you were that age? I should have known they’d take to the spirals. Just close your eyes and imagine them reciting some of the verses dearest to your heart. Many of us have lived long enough to know by life experience what they are reciting by faith. It’s such a precious thought to me. They will find Jesus faithful just as we have. Yep, we have junior Siestas but we also have plenty of senior Siestas which delights me just as much. Our joy in standing shoulder-to-shoulder with this mighty band of women is indescribable. I wonder how many football fields we would stretch across. Whew. For just a split second I saw us all in my bright red college drill team uniforms. Scratch that thought.
OK, before I call for your second verses, many of you asked for the exact date of the SSMT celebration next January. I double-checked the weekend with Sabrina and it’s January 20-21, 2012 from Friday evening until Saturday noon. Of course, we’ll get you the proper information starting early next Fall but, if you think you might want to come, put it down on your calendar, start saving your expense money, and plan to memorize your darling little head off. The event itself is our gift to you and your ticket in is your well-used spiral (of either kind).
Are you ready for SSMT Verse 2? I’m giving you a heads-up that I plan to target a lot of James verses this year so, while I’m still going to tell you mine each time, I’ll also suggest a good alternative for those of you who could use an additional idea. Remember! Limit your comments to Name, City, Verse, and Translation. Here’s mine:
Beth, Houston. “My brothers and sisters, do not show prejudice if you possess faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ.” James 2:1 The NET Bible
Here’s an alternative I really love and memorized a couple of years ago. My dear coworker, Diane, is memorizing it right now so it’s washing back over my mind:
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV
And that, O Lord, is the gospel truth.
OK, Sisters! Bring on Verse 2!
I pray that Christ is so pleased. I feel in my soul that He is.
Have a great weekend!
Evangeline,Houston Iwill remeber the deeds of the LORD, yes I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Your ways O GOD are holy, what god is so great as our GOD? pSALM 77: 11-13 NIV
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Kim B.-Orlando, FL
” Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Debbie, St. Paul, MN
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Cindy Kelly Broadway NC
Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV
Susan, Nashville, IN
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 NIV
Nancy-Canyon, Tx
1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, His Son, purifies us from all sin. NIV
Amy, Los Alamos, Psalm 25:4-5 NIV
Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.
Amy,
Great verse. Psalm 25:4-5 is my life verse.
scripture for Jan. 15:
Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Whitney – Nashville, TN
“…known, yet regarded as unknown; dying, and yet we live on; beaten, and yet not killed; sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” – 2 Corinthians 6:9-10, The Message
Kelley Taylor- Tampa, FL
Romans 12:2- “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is- his good, pleasing and perfect will.(NIV)”
Allison
Broken Arrow, OK
“Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” Psalm 5:12 (NIV)
Tonia, Russellville, Arkansas. “Many, O LORD my God, are the wonders You have done. The things You planned for us no one can recount to You; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:5 NIV
MY SON, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for understanding, and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 2: 1-5 NIV
Mandy-Chillicothe, MO
“I prayed to the LORD, and he answered me. He freed me from all my fears.”
Psalm 34:4 (NLT)
Heather, Leawood, Kansas: But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31, NIV.
But the Counselor/the Holy Spirit whom the father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything i have said to you. john 14:26 NIV
Amy, Rossville, TN: “Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him.” (John 14:21) NIV
Allison
Broken Arrow, OK
Family verse-my husband, myself, kids (ages 7 and 3)
“Even a child is known by his doings.” Proverbs 20:11 (KJV)
And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.
Ephesians 4:32 (KJV)
Leslie, Florence, Alabama.
NLT, Psalm 84:11
For the Lord our God is our sun and our shield.
He gives us grace and glory.
The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.
Carol ~ Webb City, MO
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Traci, Trussville, AL.
“z But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times and willing to yield to others.
It is full of mercy & good deeds. It shows no favoritism & is always sincere. ”
James 3:17 NLT
Jennifer W Phoenix AZ
Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, just as you are in fact doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11. NET
Karyn, Elberfeld, IN: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves (Phil 2:3)
Marlene from Livonia, MI
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with Thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 NKJ
Angela – Natchitoches, LA
“…Sisters, whatever is true, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”
Phillipians 4:8
West Columbia
2 Timothy 1:7 Good News
For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead His Spirit fills us with power, love, and self-control.
Erin-Grand Rapids, MI
Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the Almighty. JOB 6:14 NIV
Angie, Sebring, FL “I keep my eyes on the Lord. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.” -Psalm 16:8 (NIV)
Connie, Greene IA
O God, you are my God;
I earnestly search for you.
My soul thirsts for you;
my whole body longs for you
in this parched and weary land
where there is no water.
I have seen you in your sanctuary
and gazed upon your power and glory.
Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
I will praise you as long as I live,
lifting up my hands to you in prayer.
You satisfy me more than the richest feast.
I will praise you with songs of joy.
Psalm 63:1-5 NLT
Mandy, Cottondale, AL: Your unfailing love, O LORD, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Psalm 36:5 NLT
Gloria, Aiken SC
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
I Peter 4:7-8
“A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”
Luke 6:45 NIV
Jody, Yuma, AZ
Karen, Fortuna, CA
Show me Your ways, O Lord: Teach me Your paths, Lead me in Your truth and teach me. For You are the God of my salvation: On You I wait all the day. Ps. 25:4,5 NKJ
Lori – FergusFalls MN
My determined purpose is that I may know Him–that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly.
Philippians 3:10 Amp
Kim Oak Hill, CA Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness (hatred) rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of malicious behavior. Instead be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ Jesus has foriven you. NIV
Jenni, Birmingham
You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds;and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Eph. 4:22-24 (NIV)
Melissa, Glasgow, KY. –“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.” Matthew 11:28,29, KJV
Baili, College Station, TX “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm then and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV
Crystal Lord
Brandon,MS
My Verse 1 that never got posted:
“O God, will you not judge them? We have no power to face this vast army that is attacking us. For we do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”
2 Chronicles 20:12
Verse 2
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ”
Philippians 4:6-7
Sherry- Nowata, OK
No weapon forged againt you will prevail.
Isaiah 54:17
Jennifer from Waco, Texas
And so, dear brother and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all He has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice- the kind He will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship Him. Romans 12:1 NLT
Angela H, Wisconsin: The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy. (Psalm 126:3)!
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (NLT) New Living Translation
Submitted by: Cynthia Holmes
Hazlehurst, MS
Ladonna, Cottondale, AL: These will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with Him are called, chosen, and faithful. Revelation 17:14 NKJV
Carolyn – Montgomery, AL
There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”
Luke 10:42 (New Living Translation)
Julie, Beaverton, “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.” Numbers 6:24-26, New Living Translation
Jenilee, Greensboro, NC
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV
I lie awake at night thinking about you – of how much you have helped me – and how I rejoice through the night beneth the protecting shadow of your wings.
Ps. 63:6-7
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